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Atiq Mosque, Awjila
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The Atiq Mosque (Arabic: المسجد العتيق, lit. 'old mosque') is a mosque in the oasis village of Awjila, in the Sahara desert of the Cyrenaica region of eastern Libya. The mosque is located in the old city area of Awjila.[1] It dates from the 12th century and has unusual conical domes made of mudbrick and limestone.[2][1]
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Atiq Mosque | |
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المسجد العتيق | |
![]() Exterior of the mosque c. 1984 | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Islam |
Branch/tradition | Sunni Islam |
Location | |
Location | Awjila, Libya |
Geographic coordinates | 29.127464°N 21.291016°E / 29.127464; 21.291016 |
Architecture | |
Type | Mosque |
Date established | 12th century |
Materials | Mud brick and limestone |
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